Is improved high speed performance following frusemide administration due to diuresis-induced weight loss or reduced severity of exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage?

Equine Veterinary Journal

Volumn 38, Issue SUPPL.36, 2006, Pages 291-293

  Zawadzkas, X A ^a   Sides, R H ^a   Bayly, W M ^a  

^a WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

EIPH; Exercise induced; Frusemide; Horse; Performance

Indexed keywords

EQUIDAE;

EID: 84878443405     PISSN: 04251644     EISSN: 20423306     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2006.tb05555.x     Document Type: Article

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